Auto racing history continues to be written in Maine as on Sunday, April 9, 2006, at the Augusta Civic Center, the Maine Motorsports Hall of Fame inducted seven new members. Below are photographs of the Class of 2006 induction ceremonies.
All photos courtesy of Steve LeClair. Click photo for larger image.
Bruce Elder presents the Hall of Fame plaque to Ernie Gahan.
 
Mrs. Marie Parlin accepts the Hall of Fame plaque from Bruce Elder on behalf of her late husband Silas 'Si' Parlin.
 
Jerry Major presents the Hall of Fame plaque to Ken Farrington.
         
Dana Graves accepts Hall of Fame plaque from Rita Darveau.
 
Forrest Davis accepts Hall of Fame plaque from Andy Cusack on behalf of good friend Arthur 'Buster' Burt.
 
Daughters Sandra Geaudreau and Geraldine Seely and grand daughters accepts Hall of Fame plaque from Rita Darveau on behalf of the late Harold 'Lefty' Ellis.
         
Debbie Fortin accepts Hall of Fame plaque from Rita Darveau on behalf of her late father Al Robinson.
 
Beech Ridge Motor Speedway NASCAR Pro Series champion Bob Babb Jr. was one the Driver of the Year Finalists.
 
TD Banknorth 250 & Pullen 300 winner Mike Rowe was one of the Driver of the Year Finalists.
         
Peter Taylor accepts the Allen Brann Photography Award from Marvin Galarneau for co-winning photographs.
 
The 'Allen Brann Photography Award' co-winning photograph - Dennis Alexander taking a wild ride after hitting the backstretch barrier at Wiscasset Raceway. 
 
The 'Allen Brann Photography Award' co-winning photograph - NASCAR star Ken Schrader gives a young fan an autograph at Wiscasset Raceway in July 2006.
         
Dan Morris accepts the President's Award from MVRCA President Bob Morris on behalf of Kennebec Rental Company.  
 
Marvin Galarneau presents the 2005 Driver of the Year Award to Mike Rowe.
 
The family of Silas Parlin displayed several mementos of the new Hall of fame member.
         
Hall of Fame member Bob Libby with Dale Libby and Gayle Libby, children of late Hall of Fame member Phil Libby.
 
Bobby Gahan, wife Carol and new Hall of Fame member Ernie Gahan.
 
Beverly Morris and Anne Hannaford chat after the ceremonies.